Miss Daisy Is Crazy!: Extension Activity

Imagine you could design your very own school, just like A.J. and his classmates in Miss Daisy Is Crazy! Draw and describe your perfect school. Think about what it would look like, what students would learn, and what would make it special. Be creative and consider how your school would make learning fun for everyone!

Resource Information

Age Range
7 - 10
Grade Level
2nd - 5th
Literacy Standards
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.W.1
Anchor Standards for Writing: Text Types and Purposes: Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.2.1
Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or book they are writing about, state an opinion, supply reasons that support the opinion, use linking words (e.g., because, and, also) to connect opinion and reasons, and provide a concluding statement or section.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.1
Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.1
Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1
Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.